Starlin Castro time with the Cubs starts now with phenom's callup

The Chicago Cubs are a team built on more than 100 years of "nexts." Next game. Next year. Next beer. Next rookie phenom.

Enter the latest in a long line of can't-miss prospects - shortstop Starlin Castro. It was only a matter of time until the 20-year-old - .376 with one homer, 14 extra-base hits and 20 RBIs in 26 games at double-A Tennessee - hit the bigs, and there's no time like the present for a team desperate to find a spark.

As usual, the team is bringing up the rookie on the road to keep as much pressure off as possible. He'll also be hitting in the eight hole so he can adjust - though he should expect a steady diet of breaking pitches with the pitcher up next, not something you see a lot of in the minors.

Cubs PR folks haven't made an official announcement yet - and no moves have been announced. But ook for a fresh face in the infield at the Great American Ballpark.

The big question, of course: Is Castro the real deal? We'll start to find out tonight.